Leaf River High School - Lerico Yearbook (Leaf River, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1959 volume:

“PreaettCed t6e Se U vi (?laA IRcuen Sc6o C. Di4t. 270 d?e z£ tvesi. 7Cit u%c4 'DecUcatton As a means of expressing appreciation and grati- tude, the class of 1959 dedicates this edition of the Le-Ri-Co to Mrs. Virginia Maxwell, the office sec- retary. She has devoted her time and talents un- selfishly, willingly, and always with a smile. We appreciate the many services she has performed to make our school run more smoothly. Our very best wishes are extended to Virginia now and in the future. THk. Rodent (?6uxlc f B.S. University of Illinois M.S. University of Illinois Presently engaged in Doctor of Education work -- COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY The Gourley Family in iS tr a tion LR: Mr. Gourley, Supt., Mr. Wilson, Mr. Newcomer, Mrs. Hobart, Mr. Schelling, Pres., Mr. Eickman, Mr. Baker, Mr. Borneman. SWW £ducatio t The Leaf River Board of Education is a group of taxpayers who are elected by the people of the district to represent them in matters concerning property maintenance and administration of the district's schools. Compliments of MOTTER'S GAS AND ELECTRIC Phone 80 Leaf River, Illinois MT. MORRIS FLOWER GIFT SHOP Ph.-78 Mour Morris, Illinois ?cicu(tfy Mr. B. SKUL Bachelor of Science DePaul University Master of Science Northern Illinois University Mrs. G. ESTERLY Bachelor of Arts North Central College Mr. R. BERGNER Bachelor of Arts Northern Illinois University Mrs. N. GUNZ Bachelor of Science in Education Northern Illinois University Mrs. N. JENKINS Bachelor of Arts Illinois College Mr. S. ANDERSON Bachelor of Science in Education Northern Illinois University 'pacuity Mrs. E. ASBURY Bachelor of Education Southern Illinois University fAr. R. MARTIN Bachelor of Science in Education Eastern Illinois University Mr. W. ASBURY Bachelor of Science University of Missouri Secretary Mrs. Maxwell (Virginia) .Seniors “Dixie. DeetA DccIa plaeJloi (yrttcAen pry '!Ro4cnt pity hxvut 'Z ctdcH ’i tie l (Joe 'ZVelMtiHt £tc4M i 'KcUthf £€inlc Sfoufl (lucUf JH vumv $ Hfee WeMet Steve “Tleeuceme iwm ‘PeiOtte't s4icU Rot tenvtel 04m Z OH J? WUXi tC '7oO 4£H DcWl£lt 7V t$H€% fJ xz t 2Vcrti t t p JERRY BAUER: F.F.A. 1,2,3,4 EVERETT BOOK: F.F.A. 1,2,3,4, Officer 4; PEP CLUB 1,2 DIXIE DEETS: CHORUS 1,2,3,4; F.H.A. 1.2,3,4; PEP CLUB 2,3,4; SENIOR PLAY ROGER DEETS: F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; BASKETBALL 1,2; BASEBALL 1; FOOTBALL 2 PHYLLIS DONKER: CHORUS 1,2,3.4; F.H.A. 1,2,3; PEP CLUB 2,3 BEVERLY EICKMAN: CHORUS 1,2,3,4. Sextet 3.4; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; G.A.A. 4, Officer 4; STUDENT COUNCIL 4. Officer 4; CLASS OFFICER 1,3; PEP CLUB 2.3,4. Officer 2; HOMECOMING QUEEN 4; JUNIOR AND SENIOR PLAY JOANNE FISCHER: CHORUS 3,4; F.H.A. 2,3,4; G.A.A. 1; PEP CLUB 3,4; GERMAN CLUB i (A transfer from Carl Schurz High School, Chicago, Illinois.) ROBERT FRY: SPEECH CLUB 2,3.4, Contest 2; STUDENT COUNCIL 3,4; CLASS OFFICER 2,3,4; LETTERMEN'S CLUB 3,4, Officer 3; JUNIOR PLAY; BASKETBALL 1,2,3,4; FOOTBALL 1,2, 3.4; TRACK 1,2,3,4; BASEBALL 1 GRETCHEN FRY: CHORUS 1,2,4, Sextet 2,4; F.H.A. 1,2.3,4, Officer 2,4; G.A.A. 4; ANNUAL STAFF 4, Officer 4; STUDENT COUNCIL 1,3; CLASS OFFICER 1; PEP CLUB 2,3,4; VALEN- TINE SWEETHEART 3; JUNIOR AND SENIOR PLAY; F.F.A. SWEETHEART 3; CHEER- LEADER 1,2,3.4 DE LOR IS HAGEMANN: CHORUS 1,2,3,4; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; PEP CLUB 2,3,4; JUNIOR PLAY LARRY HEIDENREICH: CLASS OFFICER 4; F.F.A. 4 JOE HELMAN: F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; JUNIOR AND SENIOR PLAY CAROLYN HUBBARD: F.H.A. 3,4; F.A.A. 4, Officer 4; LIBRARIAN 3,4; PEP CLUB 3,4; SENIOR PLAY; CHEERLEADER 4 (A transfer from West High School, Rockford, Illinois.) ELEANOR KAHLY: BAND 1,2,3,4, Quartet 1,2,3,4, Soloist 3,4; CHORUS 2,3,4; F.H.A. 1,2; SPEECH CLUB 2,3,4; PEP CLUB 2,3; JUNIOR AND SENIOR PLAY EARLE MAILAND: BAND 1,2,3,4. Officer 1,2,4, Duet 1, Quartet 3, Trio 4, Soloist 4; CHORUS 4; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4, Officer 4; SPEECH CLUB 2,3,4; PEP CLUB 2; TRACK 2, JUNIOR AND SENIOR PLAY SHERYL MENNENGA: BAND 2,3; CHORUS 1,2,3; ANNUAL STAFF 3,4, Officer 4; CLASS OFFI- CER 1,2,3; JUNIOR AND SENIOR PLAY; BASKETBALL 1,2,3,4 (A transfer from Pleasant Prairie Academy, German Valley, Illinois.) JUDY MORROW: CHORUS 4; F.H.A. 1,2,3; SPEECH CLUB 2,3; PEP CLUB 2 RONNIE MOTTER: BAND 4; CHORUS 4; ANNUAL STAFF 2,4, Officer 4; STUDENT COUNCIL 2,4; CLASS OFFICER 2; LETTERMEN'S CLUB 3,4; PEP CLUB 2, Officer 2; JUNIOR AND SENIOR PLAY; BASKETBALL 1,2,3,4; FOOTBALL 1,2,3,4; TRACK 1,2; BASEBALL 1; BOYS' STATE JOYCE MULLEN: CHORUS 1,2,3,4; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4, Officer 2,3,4; ANNUAL STAFF 3, Officer 3; SPEECH CLUB 2,3.4, Officer 3; Contest 2,3,4; STUDENT COUNCIL 2; PEP CLUB 2,3; JUN- IOR AND SENIOR PLAY STEVE NEWCOMER: F.F.A. 1; ANNUAL STAFF 3,4, Officer 4; SPEECH CLUB 3,4; Officer 3,4; STUDENT COUNCIL 1; CLASS OFFICER 3; LETTERMEN'S CLUB 3,4; JUNIOR AND SENIOR PLAY; BASKETBALL 1,2.3,4; FOOTBALL 1,2,3,4; Co-captain 3,4; TRACK 1,2,3,4; BOYS’ STATE LAVERNE PALMER: F.F.A. 1,2; ANNUAL STAFF 4, Officer 4; SPEECH CLUB 2,3,4; LETTER- MEN'S CLUB 3,4; JUNIOR AND SENIOR PLAY; BASKETBALL 1,2,3,4; FOOTBALL 1,2,3,4; EXCHANGE STUDENT 2 ARDIS ROTHERMEL: BAND 1,2,3, Quartet 3, Duet 1; CHORUS 1,2,3, Officer 2,3, Sextet 1,3, Trio 2, Quartet 2; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4. Officer 2,3,4; G.A.A. 4. Officer 4; ANNUAL STAFF 2,3.4, Officer 3, Assistant Editor, 4 Editor; SPEECH CLUB 2,3,4, Officer 4; LIBRARIAN 3,4; CLASS OFFICER 2,3,4; PEP CLUB 2.3,4; JUNIOR AND SENIOR PLAY; GIRLS' STATE 3 DANA SATTERFIELD: BAND 1; CHORUS 1; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4, Officer 2,3,4; G.A.A. 4; PEP CLUB 2,3,4; SENIOR PLAY: CHEERLEADER 1,3,4; BETTY CROCKER AWARD 4 GERALD SCHELLING: F.F.A. 1,2,3,4, Officer 3,4; CLASS OFFICER 4; LETTERMEN'S CLUB 2,3,4; JUNIOR AND SENIOR PLAY; BASKETBALL 1,2,3,4; FOOTBALL 1,2,3.4; GRAIN JUDG- ING TEAM 4. GERALDINE SCHLAFER: BAND 1,2; Quartet 1,2; CHORUS 1,2,3,4, Sextet 4; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4, Of- ficer 2,3,4; G.A.A. 4; ANNUAL STAFF 4, Officer 4; SPEECH CLUB 2,3,4; PEP CLUB 2,3,4; JUNIOR AND SENIOR PLAY; EXCHANGE STUDENT 2 JIM SHAVER: ANNUAL STAFF 4, Officer 4; LETTERMEN'S CLUB 3,4; STUDENT COUNCIL 4; HOMECOMING KING 4; JUNIOR AND SENIOR PLAY; FOOTBALL 1,2,3,4; BASKETBALL 1,2,3; TRACK 1,2,3; BASEBALL 1; BOYS' STATE 3 DON TOOMSEN: F.F.A. 1,2; SPEECH CLUB 4; PEP CLUB 3 LORRAINE TOOMSEN: BAND 1.2,3.4; Quartet 3,4; CHORUS 1.2,3,4; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; PEP CLUB 3 DARRELL WAGNER: F.F.A. 1,2,3,4, Officer 4; SENIOR PLAY; BASKETBALL 1,2,4; GRAIN JUDGING TEAM 4; LIVESTOCK JUDGING TEAM 2 JOAN WERTIN: CHORUS 1,2; F.H.A. 1,2, G.A.A. 4. Officer 4; CLASS OFFICER 1; PEP CLUB 2,3,4; SENIOR PLAY; CHEERLEADER 1,2 JIM WETZEL: F.F.A. 1.2,3.4. Officer 4; TRACK 1,2 BOB WILSON: F.F.A. 1,2.3.4. Officer 4 ED'S BARBER SHOP PLUM ELECTRIC COMPANY President--R. Kahly Vice-President—L. Shaver Secretary--K Peterson Treasurer--E. Getzendaner President--T. McKinley Vice-President—S. Thomas Secretary-Treasurer--C. Knodle Undercft ercluddmen President--G. Koerner Vice-President--D. Motter Secretary--C. Fry Treasurer--S. Baker RONALD BRY DONALD BUZZELL DIANE CARPENTER LINDA CRAMER LAMONT CRAVEN BONNIE ERXLEBEN MARGARET ESTERLY CONNIE FUCHS ELEANOR GETZENDANER CARL GROVE KARL HAGEMANN MARTHA HENSON POGGIOL'S ROYAL BLUE groceries meats Leaf River, Illinois BRUCE STROHACKER HELEN CLIFF'S CAFE Home Cooked Meals 1 2 mi. N. of Forreston on Rte. 26 20 ££ Ok, '7Ct z£ Ok — ovitA 'rtyofie ck 'Tfou'i Scatit ROBERT KAHLY MARGARET KELSO JANET KNODLE WAYNE KRETSINGER CONNIE KRUSE ROBERT LAMB ARNOLD LEATHER ANALYN MOTTER PHYLLIS MYERS MARL AN A NORDSTROM KAREN PETERSON KAREN SCHREIBER LARRY SHAVER ALETA STRAUSS ROSALIE THOMAS JERRY WICKAM C. W. JOHNSON AUis-Chalmers Forreston, Illinois—Ph. 216 G. ANDERBERG HARDWARE plumbing—heating German Valley, Illinois--Ph. 14 LEON GASMUND CHRISTINE GRIFFIN DONNA GROEN GENE HUBBARD GARY KOERNER BYRON FOOD MART Complete Modem Super Mart Byron, Illinois FRED COOK GARAGE General Repairing Ph. — 102J21 Leaf River, Illinois '6 GARY MYERS JOHN NORUP JOHN REED KATHLEEN MYERS LARRY SMITH LOIS THORNE LARRY WELLS ROBERT WELLS Mr. SKUL S. F. PIPER AND SON HARDWARE Plumbing—Heating—Electrical—Skelgas Byron, Illinois FORRESTON MOTOR SALES Distributor for Chev. Buick C. Anderson S. Lazarus Ph.—120 0P'ie 6 He t JUDY BAUER GARY BICKSLER SHARON CARLSON BILL ENGEL TOMMY FRITZ BEVERLY FRY STEVE COURLEY BETTY GRAY SUE JONES CAROL KNODLE TEDDY KUNTZELMAN TERRY LEISSON Compliments of FORRESTON STATE BANK F.D.I.C. member 2% annual Forreston, Illinois 62 HARRY POGGIOLI SHARON SCHREBER LEON SHAVER DOUGLAS SNYDER GERALD SNYDER SHARON THOMAS SHARON WELLS JEAN WILLIAMS Mr. BERCNER Compliments GERMAN VALLEY STATE BANK member of F.D.I.C. German Valley, Illinois GAMBLES AUTH. DEALER R. J. Tikalsky Mt. Morris, Illinois SEWARD LUMBER COAL CO. Lumber-fence -paints -building materi al Seward, Illinois Ph. Chapel 72110 BOB FRY LA VERNE PALMER DWIGHT MOTTER COACH SKUL LARRY SHAVER JERRY WICKAM STEVE NEWCOMER RONNIE MOTTER DOUGLAS BEARD GERALD SCHELLING COACH BERGNER BRUCE STROHACKER HARRY POGGIOLI JIM SHAVER VcVKli t section The Leaf River Varsity started the season with two impressive wins. In the opening game they com- pletely outclassed the Buda eleven 47-0. Next they soundly defeated their arch rivals, Forreston, by the score 38-7. But following this, injuries began to plague the squad, and it lost its remaining games. The season ended with a 2-6 record. Bob Fry and Steve Newcomer were named the co-captains. Case Farm Equipment For New Used equipment WING'S IMPLEMENT CO. Leaf River Jim Bennett, Prop. VARSITY SCHEDULE Sept. 12— Sept. 19-- Sept. 26- Oct. 3 Oct. 10— Oct. 17 — Oct. 25— Oct. 31 — Buda 0-----------------Leaf River 47 Forreston 7------------Leaf River 38 Ashton 19--------------Leaf River 0 Stillman Valley 47-----Leaf River 0 Franklin Center 27---Leaf River 25 Byron 24---------------Leaf River 6 Winnebago 38-----------Leaf River 20 Pecatonicia 39---------Leaf River 6 L.-R., FIRST ROW—B. Wells, H. Poggioli, L. Smith, T. Kuntzelman, T. Leisson, D. Snyder, L. Shaver. SECOND ROW--S. Carr, D. Motter, S. Carlson, S. Gourley. SafiA poot zCC The Leaf River Fresh-Soph were the captors of the Route 72 Conference football crown. They swept through the season undefeated. Their only step from a perfect season was a 13-13 tie at the hands of Stillman. However, their spirit and skill, along with the guiding hand of Coach Bergner, gave them a season ending with a 14-13 win over Pecatonica and the right to that beautiful trophy which now sits in the Leaf River trophy case. FRESH-SOPH FOOTBALL RECORD Leaf River 21 Leaf River 19 Leaf River 13 Leaf River 14 Leaf River 13 Leaf River 14 ..........................Forreston 6 .............................Ashton 14 ....................Stillman Valley 13 ..............................Byron 13 ..........................Winnebago 6 .........................Pecatonica 13 CONFERENCE RECORD 5-0-1 CONFERENCE STANDING 1st Compliments BOB'S DAIRY Your Dean Milk Distributor J. Bowerman T. McKinley, G. Jones STEVE NEWCOMER JANET KNODLE, CAROLYN HUBBARD DARRELL WAGNER MERLE BICKSLER Schedule Leaf River 42..................................Oregon 49 Leaf River 51...................................Byron 72 Leaf River 47....................................Polo 46 Leaf River 48............................. .Kirkland 33 Leaf River 42............................. Winnebago 45 Leaf River 58..................................Ashton 55 Leaf River 51..............................Pecatonica 35 Leaf River 43............................Stillman Valley 80 Leaf River 66............................Franklin Center 31 Leaf River 47....................................Polo 58 Leaf River 51....................... . Mount Morris 52 Leaf River 46................................Chadwick 72 Leaf River 46...............................Forreston 56 Leaf River 38...................................Byron 41 Leaf River 38..................... .Stillman Valley 63 Leaf River 64..................................Ashton 42 Leaf River 48...............................Winnebago 57 Leaf River 41........................Stillman Valley 46 Leaf River 63..............................Pecatonica 43 Leaf River 72 .... ..................Franklin Center 57 Leaf River 77. ••••••.•••••..................Kirkland 60 Leaf River 52............................. Forreston 62 Leaf River 43.............................. Rochelle 59 L.-R.: J. Norup, L. Leerhoff, G. Koerner, B. Wells, D. Motter, L. Myers, T. Kuntzelman, H. Poggioli, S. Carr, S. Carlson, S. Gourley, Coach Bergner. 'P'uni i- SofeA L.R. 32..........................Oregon 50 L.R. 35 . L.R. 25...........................Byron 38 L.R. 55 . L.R. 45.......................Winnebago 46 L.R. 28 . L.R. 38......................Pecatonica 32 L.R. 37 . L.R. 39.............. .Franklin Center 46 L.R. 29 . L.R. 46........................Chadwick 31 L.R. 37 . L.R. 31..........................Ashton 34 L.R. 35 . L.R. 53.................Stillman Valley 55 L.R. 53 . L.R. 45.................Franklin Center 42 L.R. 63 . L.R. 57.........................Forres ton 51 Rt. 72 Frosh-Soph Tourney L.R. 59.......................Forreston 47 L.R. 30 . L.R. 61.......................Winnebago 50 ...........Polo 53 .......Kirkland 26 .........Ashton 22 Stillman Valley 39 . . . . Forreston 40 ..........Byron 57 . . . Winnebago 29 . . . Pecatonica 39 .......Kirkland 54 Franklin Center 33 CHEERLEADERS J. Norup, S. Jones, S. Baker, C. Fry FIRST ROW, L.R.: S. Carr, S. Carlson, D. Motter, R. Fry, S. Newcomer, B. Wells, T. Kuntzelman, G. Bicksler. SECOND ROW: B. Engel, G. Myers, B. Strohacker, D. Snyder, G. Korner, D. Buzell, L. Smith. The track spotlight for '59 shone on Steve Newcomer, Illinois State Mile Champ. Steve also won the Keith Gallup Track Award for the most points scored during the season. His 115 topped the list; Dwight Motter was second with 76; Bob Fry third with 62 1 2; Stan Carlson fourth with 62; and Ted Kuntzelman fifth with 35 points. In the conference track meet, Leaf River finished in fifth place. Steve Newcomer won victories in the high jump and mile run. Bob Fry took third in the shot put and 100 yard dash, and also a fifth in the pole vault. Bruce Strohacker got third in the 440 run. In the Frosh-Soph, Stan Carlson won first in the 440 dash, second in 100 dash, and third in the 220. Dwight Motter tied for first in the pole vault and took fifth in the 220 dash. Ted Kuntzelman won third in the 110 low hurdles. Newcomer, running in major races throughout the state, consistently lowered his time during the sea- son. He climaxed this by winning the state champ- ionship in 4:26.2. Steve holds records in the Rt. 72 Frosh-Soph 880 run, varsity 880 run, and the varsity mile, in which his time was 4:29.4. ACKER CLOTHING CO.—ACKER SHOE STORE 6 W. Main St. 101 So. Wesley Ave. Finest in Clothing Shoes Mount Morris, Illinois COACH SCHMIDT s4ctco t State Tftttc S. NEWCOMER SYCAMORE INDUSTRIAL PROCESSING CO. commercial zinc cadmium copper metal finishing 770 Park Avenue, Sycamore, 111. Ph. 2148 EVELYN'S DRESS SHOP Women's Children's Apparel Bryon, I11.--PH. 3842 MESSING AND BECKER 18 South Galena Avenue Freeport, Illinois BRASS SOLOS L. Cramer, E. Mailand, C. Grove, R. Kahly L. to R., FIRST ROW: K. Schreiber, E. Kahly, C. Knodle, M. Esterly, C. Griffin, L. Toomsen, E. Mailand, L. Cramer. SECOND ROW: A. Strauss, E. Getzendaner, K. Wilson, K. Peterson, J. Bauer, L. Kahly, C. Esterly, K. Newcomer. THIRD ROW: J. Williams, M. Mudd, J. Knodle, G. Palmer, The Leaf River band played at all the football and basketball games, which gave a boost to the spirit of the team. This year marked the first time that the band has ever entered the district contest. It was held at Gelena, Illinois on April 4, 1959. There they received a superior rating which gave them the opportunity to participate in the state contest WOODWIND TRIO K. Schrieber, C. Griffen, M. Esterly District Rating: Superior-Woodwind trio, Two woodwind solos, Drum quartet, Sax duet, Clarinet quartet. Excellent-Brass solo, Tuba solo, Sax duet, Oboe solo, Clarinet solo. Good--Baritone solo, Cornet solo. B. Meier, S. Thomas, D. Hazzard, L. Thomas. FOURTH ROW: B. Stark, E. Cramer, B. Hazzard, K. Myers, R. Croft, C. Croft, C. Grove, R. Motter, Director--S. Anderson which was held at Macomb on April 18. Here, among all the other bands competing, the band was awarded an excellent rating. We are very proud of our band for the good showing made in this their first year in any competition. SAXOPHONE QUARTET J. Bauer, J. Knodle, B. Meier, G. Palmer State Rating: Superior—Woodwind trio, Sax quartet, Sax duet. Excellent-- Two woodwind solos, Cornet trio, Clarinet quartet, Drum quartet. CORNET TRIO L. Cramer, L. Toomsen, E. Mailand L. to R., TOP ROW: M. Esterly, G. Schlafer, P. Dilbeck, J. Mullen, J. Wickam, C. Grove, E. Mailand, B. Kahly, G. Schelling, G. Jones, L. Craven, J. Williams, J. Fischer, D. Hagemann. MIDDLE ROW: P. Myers, C. Bowers, L. Cramer, E. Getzendaner, J. Deets, P. Donker, E. Beard, S. Schrieber, J. Morrow, L. Toomsen, B. Eickman, S. Baker, C. Fuchs, K. Peterson, K. Mvers, C. Griffin, D. Deets. BOTTOM ROW: A. Strauss, B. Gary, B. Meir, P. J. Mullen Rating—Good J. Wickam Rating--Good B. Eickman Rating—Good Moore, J. Knodle, C. Kruse, K. Schrieber, C. Knodle, R. Thomas, E. Kahly, S. Thomas, G. Palmer, B. Erxleben, G. Fry. L. TO R.: G. Jones, J. Wickam, C. Grove, E. Mail- and, L. Craven, R. Motter, G. Schelling, B. Kahly, and C. Griffin. Rating—Good L. TO R.: C. Griffin, B. Eickman, M. Esterly, K. Peterson, S. Baker, and G. Fry. Mrs. Roper accompanist. Rating--Superior. State Rating--Excellent. L. TO R.: A. Strauss, C. Fuchs, S. Thomas, G. Schlafer, C. Bowers, K Schrieber, accompanist C. Griffin. Rating—Good. MORRISON and BAKERNER FUNERAL HOME, Byron, Illinois 7- 7- st. L. to R.: FIRST ROW--H. Bolen, G. Erxleben, L. Freeze, G. Snyder, B. Strohacker, T. Leissen, G. Jones, L. Craven, R. Bocker. SECOND ROW--L. Gashmond, H. Poggili, D. Book, G. Bicksler, L. Heidenreich, K. Hagemann, B. Engle, E. Hubbard, L. Myers. THIRD ROW--D. Beard, L. Wells, A. Leathers, C. Grove, J. Helman, B. Lamb, J. Bauer, G. Koemer, M. Bicksler. F.F.A. OFFICERS . L. TO R.: B. Wilson, J. Wetzel, G. Schelling, Mr. Asbury, E. Mailand, D. Wagner, E. Book. FORRESTON GRAIN AND FEED MILL De Wall Bros. Forreston, Illinois--Ph. 37 ELMER NORUP General Trucking Leaf River, Illinois ?. s4. f cuCytety. 07 z uy FATSTOCK: L. Heidenreich, R. Wilson, K. DAIRY: E. Mailand. C. Grove. L. Craven, Hageman, G. Jones, and L. Craven. and G. Jones. POULTRY. J. Helman, G. Blake, G. Schell- GRAIN: G. Korner, D. Wagner, J. Helman, ing. and K. Hageman. and G. Schelling. Joanie Norup, V. Pres. Karen Peterson, Pres. Margaret Esterly, Sec.-Treas. L. toR.,FIRST ROW: A. Strauss, A. Rothermel, C. Hubbard, G. Palmer, B. Gray, C. Griffin, B. Meier, S. Thomas, J. Knodle, G. Fry. SECOND ROW--A. Motter, J. Wertin, D. Satterfield, E. Getzendaner, C. Bowers, S. Baker, J. Norup. C. Fry, S. Wells, C. Knodle, S. Jones, K. Schreiber, F Bry. THIRD ROW--P. Myers, C. Juchs, K. Peterson, L. Thorne, J. Williams, M. Esterly, Mrs. Jenkins, G- Schlafer, S. Schrieber, C. Kruse, B. Eickman, M. Nordstrum, K. Myers. 4. 4, Sfront 'ftyeouto Mariana Nordstrom .... Tumbling JoAn Wertin............Volleyball Carolyn Hubbard........Basketball Sherrie Wells...............Hikes Cindy Bowers..............Bowling Suzanne Baker...........Badmitton Kattie Meyers.............Archery Bev Eickman. . Soccer and Field Ball Ardis Rothermel..........Baseball ROSS STANDARD SERVICE Atlas tires, batteries, and accessories crankcase and tube service German Valley--Phone 68 ZICKHUR'S WALGREEN AGENCY Drugs Ralph H. Zickhur--R Ph. Mount Morris, 111. Phone 270 ?. 'rty. 4. L. to R.: FIRST ROW--P. Moore, S. Thomas, G. Palmer, B. Erxleben, B. Gray, J. Bauer, C. Hubbard, A. Strauss. SECOND ROW--S. Carlson, S. Jones, J. Deets, C. Bowers, C. Knodle, E. Getzendaner, L. Toomson, K. Schreiber, C. Griffen, C. Fry. THIRD ROW--C. Fuch, P. Myers, D. Deets, M. Nordstrom, B. Eickman, S. Baker, L. Cramer, K. Myers, K. Peterson. FOURTH ROW--C. Kruse, J. Williams, S. Schreiber, J. Fisher, D. Hageman, M. Henson, E. Beard, D. Carpenter. ADVISOR Mrs. NEVA CUNZ L. TO R.: G. Fry, D. Satterfield, L. Thome, G. Schlafer, J. Mullen, A. Rothermel, M. Esterly, J. Norup, J. Knodle. KNODLE1 S GULF STATION Leaf River, 111. 4. StCUtcUtUp SCRAPBOOK COMMITTEE SEATED: M. Nordstrom, S. Baker. STANDING: J. Norup, J. Fischer. PROGRAM COMMITTEE D. Hagemann, A. Rothermel, D. Deets CONSTITUTION COMMITTEE SEATED: J. Bauer, P. Myers. STANDING: Satterfield, C. Hubbard. RECREATION SEATED: G. Fry, ING: S. Thomas , TOT AND TEEN SHOP Mount Morris, 111. TOWN VIEW DAIRY Mount Morris, 111. DEGREES COMMITTEE A. Strauss, S. Jones, E. Getzendaner COMMITTEE C. Fry. STAND- K. Peterson. FINANCE COMMITTEE M. Esterly, L. Cramer, C. Knodlc PROJECTS COMMITTEE SEATED: C. Bowers, J. Knodle. STANDING: C. Griffin, B. Erxleben, G. Palmer. MOUNT MORRIS CLEANERS Mount Morris, Illinois BUTTEL BROTHERS Egan, Illinois Student (?auuct£ L. to R.: FIRST ROW—J. Knodle, B. Eickman, Mrs. Asbury, J. Wickam. SECOND ROW—S. Gourley, S. Carlson, T. McKinley, S. Wells, G. Koemer, B. Kahly, J. Norup, R. Motter, B. Fry. L. to R.: FIRST ROW—C. Hubbard, Mrs. Asbury, A. Rothermel, A. Strauss, E. Gctzendaner, S. Baker, C. Fuchs, L. Thome, L. Cramer, C. Fry. REDDING APPLIANCE FURNITURE STORE Phone--149 Mount Morris, Illinois THE DEE LUX SHOP Westinghousc Appliances--RCA TV. Ph.—41 Mount Morris, Illinois L. to R.: FIRST ROW--S. Jones, B. Fry, A. Strauss, A. Rothermel, R. Noone, S. Thomas, G. Palmer, B. Meier, B. Gray. SECOND ROW--G. Fry, J. Knodle, C. Griffin, B. Erxleben, A. Motter, L. Toomsen, K. Schreiber, J. Wertin, C. Knodle. THIRD ROW-C. Fry, S. Baker, E. Getzendaner, J. Deets, S. Wells, C. Bowers, K. Myers, P. Myers, C. Fuchs, L. Cramer. FOURTH ROW-C. Hubbard, D. Satterfield, M. Nord- strum, D. Deets, B. Eickman, K. Peterson, C. Kruse, L. Thome, J. Williams. FIFTH ROW-J. Norup, M. Henson, D. Carpenter, S. Schreiber, E. Beard, D. Hagemann, M. Esterly, G. Schlafer. L. to R.: FIRST ROW--L. Palmer, S. Newcomer, J. Wickam, B. Fry. SECOND ROW--G. Jones, D. Beard, S. Mennenga, Coach Skul, R. Motter, G. Schelling, D. Motter, B. Strohacker, Coach Bcrgner. KANEY BROS. FURNITURE Forreston, Illinois UGHTS JEWELRY STORE Phone 49--Mount Morris, Illinois IRt Staff EDITOR Ardis Rothermel The year '59 brought many changes to the Le Ri Co. On fewer pages than formerly, we have depicted more graphically representa- tive school scenes. The '59 Le Ri Co was published by the American Yearbook Company. The photography was done by Hayes of Freeport. The annual staff has worked very hard on the Le Ri Co all year, and we are proud to present it to you. ADVISOR Mr. Martin f L. to R.: FIRST ROW--L. Palmer, S. Mennenga, G. Schlafer, S. Newcomer, L. Cramer, A Rothermel. SEC- OND ROW--G. Koerner, K. Peterson, M. Esterly, R. Motter, G. Fry, G. Jones, J. Knodle, J. Norup, Mr. Martin. G ESIN - - TV - - RADIO Phone Forreston 208 Forreston, Illinois GUY Jr. (BILL) LOMAX insurance for all the farmers needs Leaf River, Illinois I give up! ! ! Ardis and Mr. Martin Is that centered right, Ron? Compliments of Dr. L. M. STOUFFER Mt. Morris, 111. M M SUPER MART Highway 64 Mt. Morris, Illinois Speech (£Cci L. to R.f FIRST ROW--B. Fry, L. Smith, S. Newcomer, L. Palmer, E. Mailand, C. Grove. SECOND ROW--G. Jones, J. Morrow, L. Thorne, K. Peterson, P. Dilbeck, M. Esterly, J. Mullen, G. Schlafer. THIRD ROW-- C. Griffin, P. Myers, L. Cramer, C. Fuchs, C. Kruse, E. Beard, M. Kelso, D. Toomsen, A. Strauss. FOURTH ROW--J. Knodle, R. Noone, K. Sch- rieber, E. Getzendaner, C. Bowers, C. Fry, S. Baker, B. Kahly, B. Erxle- CONTEST ben' E' KahlY- A- Rothermel. ADVISOR J. Mullen, M. Kelso Mrs. Grace Esterly DICK'S GULF SERVICE Grease, Oil Wheel Balancing Pick-Up Service for L. R. -- Trash, etc. Forreston, Illinois FELKER PHARMACY Reliable Prescription Service Phone 58 Mount Morris, Illinois 2 anced Betty Gray, Cheryl Fry, Mariana Nordstrum, Bev Eickman, Jim Shaver, Merle Bicksler, Stan Carlson, Ted Kunt- zelman; Ring bearers: Cindy Jensen Berry Hartje. 'Dcutce On October 17, we followed the tradition of Homecoming King and Queen by electing Jim Shaver and Beverly Eickman, Senior candidates, for our King and Queen. The coronation occurred midway dur- ing the Homecoming dance. The attendants received corsages of red and white carnations, the Queen received a dozen long-stemmed American Beauty, red roses. Cindy Jensen and Berry Hartje were crown bearers. Mrs. Asbury was given a dozen long-stemmed American Beauty, red roses in gratitude for her hard work and guidance in making Leaf River High School's Homecoming of 1958 a complete success. I crown thee-- COMPLIMENTS Leaf River Dress Shop Leaf River, Illinois LEAF RIVER LUMBER CO. building materials coal Ph. 10-J Leaf River, Illinois Mrs. Asbury Bob Kahly 'Dtutce Say did you hear???? Presentation of the Sweet- heart title. V z(e tttrte 0Da tce The Court, L. to R.: C. Fuchs, J. Wertin, C. Hub- bard, and J. Norup. The Court and their dates. REBEL'S IMPLEMENTS Phone 125 'P'UMt MENU Tropical Dream (Cocktail) Game of the Island (Lobster or Ham) Frothy Whips (Mashed Potatoes) Diced Bamboo (Corn) Lilikoi and Papa (Waldorf Salad) Taro Cake (Rolls) Mango Ice Cream (Strawberry Sundae) Beach Pebbles and Clam Shells (Nuts) Coconut Milk (Coffee) j 'PartfuU e PROGRAM Invocation.............Mrs. Esterly Welcome................Robert Kahly Response...............Robert Fry After Dinner Speech....Mr. Gourley Toastmaster...........Lamont Craven Music........Roger Hewitt's Orchestra BRADBURY'S The Store of Fashion Scuuftuet StuzftA SOMETHINGS MISSING HOLD IT! CHAMP RETURNS DON'T LAUGH SEPARATE TABLES JENKIN CLEANERS Oregon, Illinois Quality Cleaning BORCHERS BROS. General Merchandise and Meats We buy farm produce JOHNNY'S SUPER MART Meats--Veg.--Frozen Foods Byron, Illinois Compliments of ROTHERMEL LUNCH Adeline, Illinois Ambition achieved Ze most magnificent! Kerry......... Greg.......... Lydia Pringle . Penny ........ Joanna ....... Lucile........ Elsie......... Harrison Day . . Mavis......... Gram.......... Caleb Pringle . Mark.......... Sally......... Red........... Norman Porter Monsieur Henri Claire........ On April 24th the Junior Class pre- sented the comedy, Don't Take My ideal Dimity West! 'Don't ‘Play JPtef P utef .........Gary Jones . . . Lamont Craven .... Cindy Bowers . . . . Janet Knodle Mariana Nordstrom . . . . Connie Fuchs . . Karen Peterson ... Merle Bicksler . Margaret Esterly .... Aleta Strauss .......Carl Grove ......... Bob Kahly Eleanor Getzendaner . Bruce Strohacker .... Jerry Wickam .........Bob Lamb . . . Linda Cramer My Penny under the direction of Mrs. G. Esterly. The Pringles and let me tell you-- DEAD? L. TO R.: S. Newcomer, R Mot- ter, L. Palmer Marian Carstairs . . Archie Carstairs . April Carstairs . . . Dinah Carstairs . . , Polly Walker .... Wallie Sanford . . . Mrs. Cherington . . Mr. Cherington . . , Rupert Van Deusen Frankie Riley . . . Bill Smith........ Sergeant O'Hare . . Pete.............. Joella............ Flashlight........ Slukey ........... Wendy............. Mag............... Josephine......... Betsy............. Scveet eide . . . Joyce Mullen Gerald Schelling . . . . Crete hen Fry Beverly Eickman . . . . Joan Wertin . . . Ronnie Motter Geraldine Schlafer . . Earle Mailand . Sheryl Mennenga . Darrell Wagner . Steve Newcomer . . Laveme Palmer .......Jim Shaver , . . Eleanor Kahly . . . . Roger Deets .......Joe Helman . .Carolyn Hubbard . Ardis Rothermel .......Dixie Deets . . Dana Satterfield BANG! L. TO R.: E. Mailand, G. Fry, G. Schelling Compliments RECK'S TAP German Valley--Phone 31 JOE'S TAVERN THE RANCH one mile West of Leaf River L. R., FIRST ROW— J. Knodle, G. Fry, R. Fry, D. Wagner, D. Toomsen, C. Hubbard, A. Rothermel, J. Wickam. SECOND ROW— D. Satterfield, J. Wcrtin, L. Heidenreich, R. Motter, G. Schelling, R. Wilson, L. Toomsen, E. Kahly. THIRD ROW--D. Deets, J. accaltucieate Baccalaureate Services were held Sunday evening, May 31. They were held in the High School Auditorium. The main address was given by the Reverend Mr. Willis Thomas. His topic was Can Two Walk Together, Except They Be Agreed? Processional........................Christine Griffin Invocation.......................The Rev. Mr. Barker Scripture........................The Rev. Mr. Gaskil Prayer...........................The Rev. Mr. Gaskil Vocal Solo............................Joyce Mullen Address.......................The Rev. Mr. Thomas Song..................................Girls' Sextet Benediction.....................The Rev. Mr. Barker Recessional Christine Griffin Morrow, E. Book, L. Palmer, J. Wetzel, R. Deets, P. Donker, B. Eickman. FOURTH ROW—D. Hagemann, J. Mullen, J. Bauer, E. Mailand, S. Mennenga, S. Newcomer, J. Helman, G. Schlafer, J. Fischer. Commencement exercises were held Monday evening, June 1. They took place in the gymnasium. Dr. F. R. Geigle, vice president of Northern Illinois University, delivered the address to the graduating seniors entitled, Think Of These Things. Processional..............................School Band Invocation.......................The Rev. Mr. Roper Music....................................Girls' Chorus Address.............................. Dr. F. R. Geigle Music................................... Girls' Chorus Presentation of Class Gift................Robert Fry Presentation of Class Awards.........Mr. Gourley Presentation of Legion Awards........ Mr. Burkart Presentation of Senior Class.........Mr. Gourley Presentation of Diplomas.............Mr. Schclling Benediction.....................The Rev. Mr. Roper Recessional..........................School Band Se uo s4eo sicC VALEDICTORIAN Joyce Mullen SALUTATORIAN Gretchen Fry AMERICAN LEGION AWARDS Sheryl Mennenga, Gretchen Fry FOUR YEAR HONOR ROLL Gretchen Fry, Joyce Mullen, Sheryl Mennenga, Steve Newcomer, Geraldine Schlafer, Ardis Rothermel. GIRLS’ STATE—BOYS' STATE Ronnie Motter, Ardis Rothermel, Steve Newcomer PERFECT ATTENDANCE L. Palmer, E. Book Section, Small enough to KNOW you Large enough to SERVE you Better Baked Food WALLY'S PASTRY SHOP Mount Morris --Ph. 37 SMITH MOTOR SALES Forreston, Illinois Day Phone 142 Night 177k (2 ttt tue t6e 0?atune The Class of 1959 will long be remembered in the Annual of Leaf River High School for their many accomplishments. The members of the class have given me and the en- tire faculty much pleasure and satisfaction, during your four years of high school. You have been a versatile class--combining scholarship, athletics, music, speech, drama- tics and courage to just the proper degree. I would like to leave you with this . . . You each have been given a bag of tools, a formless rock and book of rules; and each must make, ere life has flown, a stumbling-block or a stepping-stone. Sincerely, Robert H. Gourley